Author: Ben Lang

Scattered Storms And Slightly Less Heat This Afternoon

It’s a little cooler this morning thanks to yesterday’s storms sapping up most of the available heat and humidity. Highs today still reach the low 90s, and more storms are possible this afternoon. Some could be strong, but we won’t see a repeat of yesterday’s round of storms. Gusty winds capable of downing trees and powerlines are possible within the…

Severe Weather Threat Winding Down This Evening

The line of storms stretching across the state of Alabama is now exiting to the south and west. A steady rain may continue for some time this evening, but all of the rain and storms gradually taper off by midnight or so. We could see an isolated storm overnight, but severe weather is not expected. Lows drop into the upper…

Strong Storms Possible Thursday Afternoon and Evening

As of 1:30PM, we are still mainly rain-free across our viewing area, save for some isolated downpours here and there. We’re closely watching strong complexes of storms moving through north Alabama and northwest Georgia. These are expected to dive south this afternoon, and impact us by this evening. The Storm Prediction center places a slight risk (level 2/5) for severe…

Another Heat Advisory Through 7PM Wednesday

Temperatures quickly warmed Wednesday morning, and they only get warmer this afternoon. Heat index temperatures reach or exceed 105 degrees at times today, and a heat advisory is in effect for part of the area through 7PM. If you are outside for long periods of time, pay attention to signs of heat exhaustion. If you can, wait until this evening…

Heat Turns Up Early This Week

Only isolated storms have pushed into south Alabama this afternoon along the sea breeze. Elsewhere, its been a mostly sunny and hot day. High temperatures for many reached the mid 90s. Factor in the humidity, and it felt like the low 100s throughout the afternoon. Expect the isolated showers to taper off this evening, and otherwise a mostly clear sky….

Mainly Dry Sunday, Summery Next Week

Hardly any rain has fallen across central and south Alabama through 5PM, and we probably won’t see much through the remainder of the weekend. We could still see some showers or storms this evening though, with another round of storms expected to track across northern Alabama. While those storms stay well to the north, outflow, or cool air rushing out…

Some Afternoon Storms This Weekend

Storms fired up this afternoon, mainly across central Alabama. These storms are moving at a good pace off to the east. Storms capable of gusty winds and frequent lightning are possible through this evening, but should remain sub-severe. Beyond midnight, most of the rain and storms come to an end. Lows fall to the low to mid 70s by early…

Rain And Storms Likely Today Through Saturday

Rain and storms welcomed the official start of summer today. Some of these storms produced locally heavy rain and frequent lightning, but all remained sub-severe. If you didn’t see rain today, there’s a pretty good chance you will over the next couple days. Most of the storms die down overnight, but isolated showers or storms are possible. Lows tonight drop…

Less Rain But More Heat Through Wednesday

The rain finally took a break today for much of central and south Alabama, but the heat and humidity did not. Still, some isolated showers are popping east of I-65 as of 4:30PM, drifting slowly south. Heat indexes were near 100° for much of the afternoon, and it could be even higher the next couple afternoons. Tonight will be warm…

Fewer Storms To Start The Work Week

Quite a bit of rain for some early on Father’s day. Russel county picked up isolated totals of 8-10″ within an 8 hour span, leading to some flash flooding issues. Extreme eastern Macon county saw as much as 2-4″. Fortunately, most of this afternoon’s storms taper off tonight, and fewer are expected Monday afternoon. Lows fall into the low 70s…